New Statue at Buddhist Garden
Pictured is one of five new statues at the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden. Each one points to one of the cardinal points on the compass with the fifth one pointing down the centre of the site. A gfit from the monks at Wutai in China, the statues are made of bronze and sit on…
Farm Safety Starts with Good Housekeeping
This season has been particularly challenging for the agricultural community. Even when the sun has been shining, the consequences of consecutive days of rain has left many fields too wet to prepare, let alone plant. When a window of opportunity to make some headway opens, farmers are eager to literally make hay while the…
Millbrook Fair 2019 & Homecraft Winners
Once again, contestants came to test their skills against noble competitors in a wide variety of home craft categories, including baking, preserving, handcrafts, photography and more. Below are just a few of our prize winners from this year’s event. Baking- Special Pies Rhubarb: 1st Jamie Lee Pearson Immel; 2nd Gayle Martin Apple: 1st Kathy…
First Summer Outing as Garden Club Visits Anna’s Perennials on July 3rd
Everyone is welcome to join the Millbrook & Area Garden Club for the first of its summer outings on Wednesday July 3rd, to Anna’s Perennials, 63 Shoreview Road, Lindsay, 10 minutes south of Bobcaygeon, just off Pigeon Lake Road. We will meet there at 6:30 p.m. for a tour of the gardens. Anna’s Perennials…
New Home, New Baby, New Business
Valentine’s Day has a new meaning for Louise Bedford. It’s the day she decided to take the leap and start her own business. Sitting in the Pastry Peddler, she was dismayed to see a Florist Shop sign on a store across the street- someone had stolen her dream! She soon discovered the sign was…
Delegation Promotes Multi-Use Trail System in Cavan Monaghan
At the May 6th Council meeting, a delegation led by Cavan resident Al Steel delivered a presentation promoting the development of a multi-use trail within the township. The project envisioned was described as a ‘backbone’ network that connects features, activities and destinations within and outside the Township. It would allow residents and visitors of…